Pitch Activity Book - Starlight

The 'Starlight' activity book offers a charming and interactive way for children to engage with music. The book focuses on the classic song "Starlight," which children sing while passing around a star-shaped object, such as a Christmas decoration. The game is simple: as the music plays, the star is passed around in time with the pulse of the song, and when the song ends, the child holding the star shares a wish with the group. This activity not only provides a fun and inclusive environment but also helps children to feel the beat and rhythm of the music.

Accompanying the song are 11 engaging activities, which are also demonstrated on an accompanying DVD. These include singing while tapping the pulse, clapping the rhythm, and incorporating body actions that correspond to musical notes, such as tapping shoulders for G (So), knees for E (Mi), and the head for A (La). More advanced exercises involve singing in canon, using rhythm names, and playing the melody on tuned instruments. These activities are designed to deepen the children's understanding of musical concepts while making learning enjoyable. The character Lara (La) is introduced as a new musical note, adding a fresh element to the existing repertoire and encouraging children to explore patterns with So, Mi, and La using hand signs and silent rhythm exercises to enhance their pitch-matching skills.